The 1997 VFX HQ Awards
Celebrating the finest in feature film visual effects achievement.

final nominees

For the complete listing of the final nominees for The 1997 VFX HQ Awards with full graphics and honorable mentions, click here.


best visual effects
CONTACT
THE FIFTH ELEMENT
THE LOST WORLD
STARSHIP TROOPERS
TITANIC


best sequence
CONTACT, The Ride
THE FIFTH ELEMENT, Cab Chase
THE LOST WORLD, Safari
STARSHIP TROOPERS, Whisky Compound
TITANIC, The Sinking

best shot
ALIEN RESURRECTION, Underwater Dodge
CONTACT, Powers of Ten
SPAWN, Clown Transformation
STARSHIP TROOPERS, Escape from Whisky Compound
TITANIC, Time Transition

best invisible effects
AIR FORCE ONE, Russian Airport
CONTACT, Dish Restoration
THE LOST WORLD, Drive into Stadium
TITANIC, CG Ship Extensions
TITANIC, Pullout to Panic

best cg character animation
ALIEN RESURRECTION
GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE
THE LOST WORLD
MEN IN BLACK
STARSHIP TROOPERS

best models/miniatures
DANTE'S PEAK
THE FIFTH ELEMENT
STARSHIP TROOPERS
TITANIC
VOLCANO

best miniature pyrotechnics
DANTE'S PEAK
MEN IN BLACK
SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL
STARSHIP TROOPERS
VOLCANO

best matte paintings
CON-AIR
RED CORNER
KUNDUN
SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET
STARSHIP TROOPERS

best compositing
CONTACT
THE FIFTH ELEMENT
THE LOST WORLD
STARSHIP TROOPERS
TITANIC

special achievement award
[A low-profile fx film with exceptional visual effects]
GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE
KULL THE CONQUEROR
KUNDUN
MIMIC
RED CORNER


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